Comments on: Germantown High School Attack – A Sign of The Violent Times http://www.larrykane.com/2007/02/23/germantown-high-school-attack-a-sign-of-the-violent-times/ LarryKane.com Sun, 12 Dec 2010 22:25:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Alex http://www.larrykane.com/2007/02/23/germantown-high-school-attack-a-sign-of-the-violent-times/comment-page-1/#comment-1548 Alex Wed, 25 Apr 2007 13:04:22 +0000 http://www.larrykane.com/2007/02/23/germantown-high-school-attack-a-sign-of-the-violent-times/#comment-1548 Thank You Thank You

]]> By: Larry Kane http://www.larrykane.com/2007/02/23/germantown-high-school-attack-a-sign-of-the-violent-times/comment-page-1/#comment-1103 Larry Kane Sun, 11 Mar 2007 20:53:09 +0000 http://www.larrykane.com/2007/02/23/germantown-high-school-attack-a-sign-of-the-violent-times/#comment-1103 Good points, all of them, but in the meantime we need to protect teachers and students. Good points, all of them, but in the meantime we need to protect teachers and students.

]]> By: G http://www.larrykane.com/2007/02/23/germantown-high-school-attack-a-sign-of-the-violent-times/comment-page-1/#comment-1101 G Sun, 11 Mar 2007 04:32:20 +0000 http://www.larrykane.com/2007/02/23/germantown-high-school-attack-a-sign-of-the-violent-times/#comment-1101 I honestly agree with everyone that has commented on your site; however, I believe that each and every one of us should be held accountable. Yes, that is a hard pill to swallow, but if it really does take a village to raise a child the world would be a totally different place. Yes, some of these children come from neglectful homes, but what about those who's parents have just lost control of their children to the streets. These children are seeking a certain sense of respect that some do not or may never understand. To grow up in the inner city is difficult, it's a place where crime and a street mentality rule. Sadly, it is not easy to over come without strong positive role models that they can relate to. How many can stand up to say they helped instead of standing up to point fingers. I honestly agree with everyone that has commented on your site; however, I believe that each and every one of us should be held accountable. Yes, that is a hard pill to swallow, but if it really does take a village to raise a child the world would be a totally different place. Yes, some of these children come from neglectful homes, but what about those who’s parents have just lost control of their children to the streets. These children are seeking a certain sense of respect that some do not or may never understand. To grow up in the inner city is difficult, it’s a place where crime and a street mentality rule. Sadly, it is not easy to over come without strong positive role models that they can relate to. How many can stand up to say they helped instead of standing up to point fingers.

]]> By: j http://www.larrykane.com/2007/02/23/germantown-high-school-attack-a-sign-of-the-violent-times/comment-page-1/#comment-1053 j Tue, 27 Feb 2007 21:02:13 +0000 http://www.larrykane.com/2007/02/23/germantown-high-school-attack-a-sign-of-the-violent-times/#comment-1053 i wonder what the home life of these children is like.without the proper guidence at home these children and others like them will be lost.parents need to be held responsible along with the youth for this type of behavior.perhaps DHS should be evaluating the home life of these people and doing something about it.as a child i went to catholic school,if i did something wrong i got my butt kicked,and when i went home and told my parents they kicked my butt,and then my grandmother would come over and do the same thing.kids need direction from responsible adults i personaly do not use coporal punishment on my children but they were brought up properly,and have respect for people.if you ask me there is alot of problems with the public school system in this city,not because of lack of funds but because of the fear of offending irresponsible parents. i wonder what the home life of these children is like.without the proper guidence at home these children and others like them will be lost.parents need to be held responsible along with the youth for this type of behavior.perhaps DHS should be evaluating the home life of these people and doing something about it.as a child i went to catholic school,if i did something wrong i got my butt kicked,and when i went home and told my parents they kicked my butt,and then my grandmother would come over and do the same thing.kids need direction from responsible adults i personaly do not use coporal punishment on my children but they were brought up properly,and have respect for people.if you ask me there is alot of problems with the public school system in this city,not because of lack of funds but because of the fear of offending irresponsible parents.

]]> By: Sarah http://www.larrykane.com/2007/02/23/germantown-high-school-attack-a-sign-of-the-violent-times/comment-page-1/#comment-1052 Sarah Tue, 27 Feb 2007 16:52:03 +0000 http://www.larrykane.com/2007/02/23/germantown-high-school-attack-a-sign-of-the-violent-times/#comment-1052 I definately agree that something needs to be done to handle the violence in Philadelphia. I read a report yesterday stating that in comparison to last year, the death toll is 20% higher! BUT (and it is a big but)we have to look at the homes that the children who are committing the violent crimes are coming from. Propose the city comes up with a great plan to handle the violence in schools, unless the plan covers all aspects of these kids' social environments, I feel that it may be sadly useless. I was speaking with a chief of police recently about this issue, and there is word that they are thinking of implementing a new plan. This plan will "break the cycle" that yougn children are getting into by clearing their records after a certain amount of time. This may be the "surge" we need Larry... I definately agree that something needs to be done to handle the violence in Philadelphia. I read a report yesterday stating that in comparison to last year, the death toll is 20% higher! BUT (and it is a big but)we have to look at the homes that the children who are committing the violent crimes are coming from. Propose the city comes up with a great plan to handle the violence in schools, unless the plan covers all aspects of these kids’ social environments, I feel that it may be sadly useless.

I was speaking with a chief of police recently about this issue, and there is word that they are thinking of implementing a new plan. This plan will “break the cycle” that yougn children are getting into by clearing their records after a certain amount of time. This may be the “surge” we need Larry…

]]> By: Larry Kane http://www.larrykane.com/2007/02/23/germantown-high-school-attack-a-sign-of-the-violent-times/comment-page-1/#comment-1043 Larry Kane Sun, 25 Feb 2007 21:37:51 +0000 http://www.larrykane.com/2007/02/23/germantown-high-school-attack-a-sign-of-the-violent-times/#comment-1043 Reply to Linda: The situation in the Philadelphia public schools over the last 40 years is shameful. With charter schools and under Vallas' changes, there are some bright spots. But crime is a terrible crisis in Philadelphia. There so so much that is so good about our area, but crime is like an ink blot that erases all the hope. We need a "surge" in police manpower and we need it now. Thanks for taking the time. Larry Reply to Linda:

The situation in the Philadelphia public schools over the last 40 years is shameful. With charter schools and under Vallas’ changes, there are some bright spots. But crime is a terrible crisis in Philadelphia. There so so much that is so good about our area, but crime is like an ink blot that erases all the hope.

We need a “surge” in police manpower and we need it now.

Thanks for taking the time.

Larry

]]> By: Larry Kane http://www.larrykane.com/2007/02/23/germantown-high-school-attack-a-sign-of-the-violent-times/comment-page-1/#comment-1042 Larry Kane Sun, 25 Feb 2007 21:34:50 +0000 http://www.larrykane.com/2007/02/23/germantown-high-school-attack-a-sign-of-the-violent-times/#comment-1042 Ann: Good point about word usage, but when things like this happen in our public institutions, it is a terror battle. Terror has many different looks and when a respected teacher has to work in fear of his life -- that is terror. Ann, Thanks for writing. Larry. Ann: Good point about word usage, but when things like this happen in our public institutions, it is a terror battle. Terror has many different looks and when a respected teacher has to work in fear of his life — that is terror.

Ann, Thanks for writing.

Larry.

]]> By: Ann http://www.larrykane.com/2007/02/23/germantown-high-school-attack-a-sign-of-the-violent-times/comment-page-1/#comment-1041 Ann Sun, 25 Feb 2007 21:03:37 +0000 http://www.larrykane.com/2007/02/23/germantown-high-school-attack-a-sign-of-the-violent-times/#comment-1041 The only thing that troubles me about your column is the use of the term "war against crime". It smacks too much of the "war on terror". We fight wars regrettably, reluctantly (hopefully), only when we are threatened (hopefully) by a military foe. I wish we would stop turning every struggle into a "war", thus inviting militaristic language and tactics. Why not "efforts" against crime, solution to crime, resistance to crime, work to reduce and eventually eliminate crime, focus on crime..... The only thing that troubles me about your column is the use of the term “war against crime”. It smacks too much of the “war on terror”. We fight wars regrettably, reluctantly (hopefully), only when we are threatened (hopefully) by a military foe. I wish we would stop turning every struggle into a “war”, thus inviting militaristic language and tactics. Why not “efforts” against crime, solution to crime, resistance to crime, work to reduce and eventually eliminate crime, focus on crime…..

]]> By: Linda http://www.larrykane.com/2007/02/23/germantown-high-school-attack-a-sign-of-the-violent-times/comment-page-1/#comment-1038 Linda Sun, 25 Feb 2007 10:00:22 +0000 http://www.larrykane.com/2007/02/23/germantown-high-school-attack-a-sign-of-the-violent-times/#comment-1038 Larry, Very well written - I applaud you! I heartily agree with you on all points. I especially liked your comparison to the children in Iraq. I have always felt strongly that our country should take care of our poor children before taking care of others. So many children are homeless, starving, without medical care, etc. I believe that parents are spoiling their kids and letting them get away with way too much. I see it all around me. Children need boundaries and strong, supportive parenting. Wake up, parents! I am sure most parents will not like what I just said. Phila School District is still not up to speed in many aspects. Mayor Street should get his act together and make this happen. I hope and pray that Phila schools will improve. I grew up in Philly and still work there. I pass school children going to my job in NE Philly - there are 3 schools located by my work area. They actually frighten me when I am waiting for the bus. They are very intimidating. Sigh....... Larry,
Very well written – I applaud you! I heartily agree with you on all points.
I especially liked your comparison to the children in Iraq. I have always felt strongly that our country should take care of our poor children before taking care of others. So many children are homeless, starving, without medical care, etc. I believe that parents are spoiling their kids and letting them get away with way too much. I see it all around me. Children need boundaries and strong, supportive parenting. Wake up, parents! I am sure most parents will not like what I just said. Phila School District is still not up to speed in many aspects. Mayor Street should get his act together and make this happen. I hope and pray that Phila schools will improve. I grew up in Philly and still work there. I pass school children going to my job in NE Philly – there are 3 schools located by my work area. They actually frighten me when I am waiting for the bus. They are very intimidating. Sigh…….

]]> By: Larry Kane http://www.larrykane.com/2007/02/23/germantown-high-school-attack-a-sign-of-the-violent-times/comment-page-1/#comment-1037 Larry Kane Sun, 25 Feb 2007 05:10:04 +0000 http://www.larrykane.com/2007/02/23/germantown-high-school-attack-a-sign-of-the-violent-times/#comment-1037 Pete: The fact is that two generations of children in Phila. have been left behind by a neglected (until recently) school district. It irritates that no one gives a darn expect unsung hero teachers like the one who took the hit at Germantown. Larry Pete: The fact is that two generations of children in Phila. have been left behind by a neglected (until recently) school district. It irritates that no one gives a darn expect unsung hero teachers like the one who took the hit at Germantown.

Larry

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